Combating Sleeplessness
As with most people, insomnia can seriously impact the overall health of your loved one and result in serious health and safety concerns. Institutions such as the Mayo Clinic define insomnia as simply a disorder that can make it difficult to fall asleep, stay awake or both. Generally speaking, insomnia [...]
The ‘Sandwich Generation’: Statistics vs. the Experience
In 2006, Charles Pierret—Director of Longitudinal Studies with the Office of Employment and Unemployment—published a report in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Monthly Labor Review. In this reports, he spends a great deal of time describing the so-called ‘sandwich generation’—a term that describes “the middle-aged generation who have elderly parents [...]
The Evaluation Question
While you’d think it goes without saying you should seek an evaluation for your loved one just as soon as he or she shows initial symptoms of Alzheimer’s or dementia, too many people fall into the trap of overlooking such signs—or very simply—living in denial that they’re loved one could [...]
Environment and Agitation
Like most people, individuals coping with Alzheimer’s or dementia tend to experience elevated levels and stress when introduced to an uncomfortable or unfamiliar environment. As you assist your loved one in the transition from his her house to a new home—such as your own house, the house of a relative [...]
Stages of Grief: Accepting Alzheimer’s as a Life Condition
Anyone who’s lived through the experience of receiving bad news about a loved one’s condition knows what traumatic and life-altering experience this can be. Whether an individual learns that a close friend has passed or a family member has just been diagnosed with a terminal disease, the news does not [...]
Alzheimer’s and Alcohol
As your loved one begins displaying obvious signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s, you will undoubtedly begin considering how you might make adjustments to his or her daily life to ensure his her health and safety. In particular, one question you may ask concerns whether or not your loved one should [...]
Considerations When Selecting An Assisted Living Facility
As your loved one begins showing signs that lead you to believe an assisted living facility or nursing home will serve his or her needs, you should consider doing as much research on the facility as possible. Doing so will ensure you and your loved one avoid the potential stress [...]
When it Comes to Power of Attorney, Don’t Go Generic
If you or a loved one find yourself facing a life-changing condition such as Alzheimer’s, then you likely have many questions weighing on your mind concerning the best way to look after your interests or those of your loved one. For instance, you may want someone to explain to you [...]